Chinese leaders join political advisory discussions, calling for concerted efforts to combat crisis

Source: Xinhua | 03-05-2009 08:03

BEIJING, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Chinese leaders joined in panel discussions with the country's political advisors Wednesday, calling for concerted efforts to pull through the global financial crisis which is unfolding its impact on the country's economy.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (2nd R), shakes hands with a  member of the 11th National Committee of the Chinese  People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in  Beijing, capital of China, March 4, 2009. Hu Jintao and  Jia Qinglin (1st R), member of the Standing Committee of  the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC)  Central Committee and also chairman of the National  Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative  Conference (CPPCC), visited the CPPCC members from the  China Association for Promoting Democracy and the China  Democratic League on Wednesday. (Xinhua Photo)

All parties, all organizations, all social strata and all ethnic groups should unite under the central authorities' decisions and strategy to overcome difficulties, President Hu Jintao said in a discussion with members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).